NDA picks former Jharkhand Governor Droupadi Murmu as its Presidental Candidate

Former Jharkhand Governor, Droupadi Murmu, has been picked by the NDA as their Presidential Candidate.

Millions of people, especially those who have experienced poverty and faced hardships, derive great strength from the life of Smt. Droupadi Murmu Ji. Her understanding of policy matters and compassionate nature will greatly benefit our country.

— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) June 21, 2022

Ms. Murmu, a BJP leader, had served as a Minister in Odisha from 2000 to 2002.

President Ramnath Kovind lauded the decision to choose Ms. Murmu as BJD-led NDA’s Presidential Candidate.

Congratulations to Smt. Draupadi Murmu ji on being declared as the NDA’s Presidential candidate. She is known for her administrative qualities, humility and passion to work for the welfare of the poor and other marginalised sections of our society. I extend my best wishes to her.

— Rajnath Singh (@rajnathsingh) June 21, 2022

The tribal leader from Odisha, who went on to serve as the Governor of Jharkhand for a full five-year term from 2015, will compete with former BJP leader Yashwant Sinha to become the 15th President of India.

Mr. Yashwant Sinha, who left BJP for the TMC, let go of his association with the TMC to get into the Presidential race.